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Canada’s economy has stagnated despite Ottawa’s spin(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Ben Eisen, Milagros Palacios, and Lawrence SchembriFrom 2015 to 2023, inflation-adjusted per-person economic growth averaged a paltry 0.3 per cent. Powerful players count on corruption of ideal carbon tax(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Kenneth P. GreenGovernments heavily subsidize wind and solar power businesses who receive a 30 per cent investment tax credit. Business investment key to addressing Canada’s productivity crisis(Appeared in the Hill Times) by Tegan HillCanada’s GDP per hour worked—a key measure of productivity growth—is among the lowest in the OECD. Federal government remains intransigent on emissions cap despite dire warnings of harm(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Kenneth P. GreenAny emissions reduction from the cap would likely have no detectable impact on the climate. B.C.’s credit downgrades reflect government’s spending and debt binge(Appeared in Business in Vancouver) by Tegan Hill and Jake FussThe government plans to overspend by $11.2 billion relative to its 2023 budget plan. Nova Scotia remains Canada’s most government-dominated province(Appeared in the Macdonald Notebook) by Alex Whalen, Jake Fuss, and Grady MunroAt 63 per cent of the economy, Nova Scotia’s government footprint is far beyond the estimated optimal level. Ontarians face some of the highest income tax rates in North America(Appeared in the Ottawa Citizen) by Jake Fuss and Grady MunroAn individual making C$50,000 per year faces a higher income tax rate in Ontario than in every U.S. state. Solar eclipse school closures underscore impact of learning loss(Appeared in the Globe and Mail) by Michael ZwaagstraOntario schools were closed for 135 days during the pandemic, more than any other province. |
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